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Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I understand we have to introduce domestic legislation. What is the timeframe for such legislation?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am sorry, the Minister of State said that earlier.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Taxation Agreements: Motions (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: That was good.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: One more will not do any harm.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish Ms Hynes well in her new role. I am a Deputy representing Limerick city. Shannon Airport is synonymous with the city and is very important to it. I wish to take up a point on transatlantic business made by Deputy Breen in the discussion on what Shannon Airport brings. We need a counterpoint to the east side of the country. Shannon Airport brings the transatlantic option which the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Where does Ms Hynes put jobs growth in this regard? Obviously, it is a significant measure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Shannon Airport: Discussion with Shannon Airport Authority (23 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Is that within a five-year period?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The resale value of them-----

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome Mr. Murphy and his colleagues. What is the resale value of the 21 carriages that are unused at present?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Why not?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The context is that €16 million in taxpayers' money was invested in Irish Rail at the end of last year. I assume the investment in the carriages was in the order of €44 million, which is more than double €16 million. It is certain that €16 million in taxpayers' money was invested but there is uncertainty regarding the future growth of Irish Rail. Mr. Murphy...

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can we go back to the main point?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I would have believed a telephone call would have established the resale value of the carriages. Let us assume they are worth half the original value - €21 million, at worst. If they had been sold, no subvention would have been required for Irish Rail last year. Can we take it that Mr. Murphy will find out the resale value of the carriages and advise the committee thereof?...

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Can Mr. Murphy explain to me the measurements he uses to determine the rate of subvention? Does he consider aspects other than time? While punctuality is beyond reproach and the service provided by staff in the various stations is excellent, I need an explanation regarding measurements.

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Do any of Mr. Murphy's staff members travel by train?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I have no doubt that if some of the staff used Irish Rail, perhaps over the course of three or four intercity journeys, they would know what I am referring to. Has Mr. Murphy asked why broadband and mobile coverage are so poor? Has he asked why the food menu is so limited in this day and age?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: Do the witnesses agree with me about the lack-----

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: I am sorry but-----

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: -----I am a user. At times, the broadband and the Wi-Fi do not work and service is exceptionally slow when it works. If one seeks to attract the business person who is paying to come on board, one must provide the service. Ms Graham must take it from me that what I am telling her is fact. Does she believe there is no issue with the Wi-Fi?

Public Accounts Committee: National Transport Authority - Financial Statement 2011 (24 Jan 2013)

Kieran O'Donnell: The problem is that Irish Rail effectively is competing in a national transport market. If it is not providing the service and it is very difficult if someone can use a bus and get far better Wi-Fi coverage. I would have thought it to be an imperative for Irish Rail that it ensures Wi-Fi and mobile coverage and I ask the National Transport Authority to take it up with the company. My final...